The goals of CEEEC are to promote inter-disciplinary co-operation among researchers on conservation and environmental issues and the integration of evolutionary perspectives in the conservation of biodiversity, and thus to enhance the profile of Laurentian University as a recognized leader in the field.

The key objectives of the Centre are to:

Provide an intellectual and physical environment that will facilitate research excellence and the training of Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP).

Continue and grow the volume and quality of research in applied evolutionary ecology and conservation.

Contribute and develop critical analysis, ethical interpretation, conceptual clarity, and philosophical examination of applied research in evolutionary ecology and conservation.

Build collaborative partnerships with researchers from other academic, government and non-government institutions as well as industry to properly conceptualize and mitigate the effects of human activities on biodiversity loss using evolutionary perspectives.

Create synergies by sharing intellectual, human and research resources that will lead to enhanced research outcomes.